ISSUE ALERT

May 2006

 

The Capital Area Regional Transit Coordination Committee (RTCC)

The goal of this committee is to develop a plan for a seamless system that should achieve efficiencies, eliminate duplication, increase coordination, and address service gaps.

The people of the Capital Area are constantly on the move. Every element of the transportation network is straining to meet ever-growing demand. There are many public transportation providers that operate either general public transit or client-based transportation services throughout the Capital Area.

What is Coordinated Transportation?

A coordinated transportation system efficiently provides comprehensive and user-friendly public and private transportation services. Transportation programs share resources, facilities, and information; and coordinate trip reservations, scheduling, dispatching, and passenger trips.

Your Chance To Speak Up

The RTCC outreach program is designed to involve the stakeholders and general public in the coordination of public transportation. There will be several workshops over the next six months to gain  input from the public.

Workshop Date/Time, City, Facility, Address, Accessible

Mon. May 15, 10:00-11:30am
Austin
Congregation Beth Israel
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Accessible: Yes

Mon. May 15, 3:00-4:30pm
Round Rock
First United Methodist Church
1004 North Mays St. Room # 232/234
Accessible: yes

Tues. May 16, 10:00-11:30am
Bastrop/Cedar Creek
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 Hwy 71 West Cedar Creek, TX
Accessible: yes

Tues. May 16, 3:00-4:30pm
San Marcos
San Marcos Activity Center
501 E. Hopkins St., Room 1
Accessible: yes

Wed. May 17, 10:00 - 11:30am
Marble Falls
Marble Falls Library
101 Main Street, Meeting Room
Accessible: yes

We Want Your Input

Please notify all interested individuals and organizations of workshops in their area. People with disabilities who will need accessible format materials, auxiliary aids, or accommodations to participate in this meeting are asked to call Jennifer at (512) 448-4459 at least 72 hours before the meeting.

What is the RTCC?

The Capital Area Regional Transit Coordination Committee (RTCC) was created in June 2005 under the combined leadership of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin District. Participants on the RTCC include more than 25 agencies and organizations that are responsible for providing public transportation services, providing health and human services, or interested in the coordination of public transportation and client transportation services in the Capital Area.

Our Boundaries Encompass 10 Counties

The Capital Area is defined by the CAPGOG boundaries and includes a 10 county area located in central Texas. Geographically the area covers Llano, Burnet, Blanco, Williamson, Travis, Hays, Lee, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Fayette counties. The area is approximately 8,480 square miles and the Census 2000 population was 1,346,833.

For More Information:

Please visit our Web site at: www.CapitalAreaRTCC.org

Need A Ride In Your Area?

Capital Metro - 512-474-1200, CARTS - 800-456-7433,
Hill Country Transit - 325-372-HOPP
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